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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.15, 180.96 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.15, 180.96 and 100.10 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.15 : 180.96 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.15/180.96 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.15x = 180.96 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.15x = 18,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,114.10/131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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